Green Goddess Morning Protein Smoothie
A refreshing, creamy green drink blending baby spinach, plant protein, and banana for an energizing start. Packed with vitamins and steady fiber to keep you satisfied on busy mornings.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Van + Lila
Van created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep Ahead: Portion out your spinach, banana slices, and almond butter in a reusable bag and freeze them. In the morning, simply toss the frozen pack into the blender with your protein powder and liquid base.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Add the almond milk and plant-based protein…
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Add the almond milk and plant-based protein…
Add the almond milk and plant-based protein powder to a high-speed blender first. Blending the powder with liquid first helps prevent clumping.
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Add the banana
Add the banana, almond butter, and baby spinach on top of the liquid base.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Secure the blender lid and blend on…
Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the green spinach is completely liquefied and the mixture is velvety smooth.
Look for: the green spinach is completely liquefied and the mixture is velvety smooth
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Pour into a tall glass and enjoy…
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately. Best consumed within 1 hour of blending.
Allow: 1 hour
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